Latest research challenges myths about sugars and health
A new scientific review on the role of sugars in human health and nutrition clarifies some misconceptions about the impact of sugars on health. Published today in Obesity Reviews, “the results provide...
View ArticleCEFS comments to the draft WHO Guideline on Sugars Intake for Adults and...
CEFS welcomes the launch of the public consultation to review the draft guideline issued by the World Health Organisation Nutrition Guidance Expert Advisory Group. CEFS responded to the consultation...
View ArticleThe Inconvenient Truth about Sugar Consumption (it’s not what you think)
Czarnikow, the worldwide market analyst for sugar since 1870 takes a look outside its usual focus on market analysis and trading to look at recent criticisms regarding sugar and obesity. Published on 1...
View ArticleEU sugar producers respond to new WHO guideline on sugars intake for adults...
The European Committee of Sugar Manufacturers (CEFS),[1] representing the European sugar producing sector, takes note of the new WHO (World Health Organisation) Guideline on Sugars Intake for Adults...
View ArticleFacts about Sugars
Over recent years, a debate has arisen over the amount of sugars people should eat and the potential effects sugars may have on health. Supporting the provision of clear information on sugars in line...
View ArticleCEFS statement on Robert Lustig Opinion Piece – “The science is in: the case...
The focus made on one ingredient as a major cause of diseases like Type-2 diabetes disregards the established scientific knowledge that this illness is mainly caused by obesity – a complex and...
View ArticleValue Chain Joint Letter- Novel genomic techniques (Jan 2020)
CEFS and 25 other EU business organisations urge the European Commission to act on a Council decision and submit a study on the status of novel genomic techniques (new plant breeding techniques). Given...
View ArticleAgriculture & Progress Platform breakfast meeting on Integrated Pest...
CEFS is happy to invite you at the first breakfast meeting organized by the Agriculture & Progress Platform. The event, under the patronage of MEP Anne Sander, will take place at the European...
View ArticleAgriculture and Progress Breakfast conference on Integrated Pest Management &...
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View ArticleEU sugar manufacturers’ contribution to Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies
On the start of the German Presidency of the European Council, CEFS publishes the EU sugar manufacturers' contribution to the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies. Click below to understand how EU...
View ArticleCEFS PRESS STATEMENT ON EU SUGAR ACCESS TO CANADA
EU SUGAR ACCESS TO CANADA: CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL DECISION A STEP AGAINST FAIR TRADE AND LEVEL PLAYING FIELD After conducting a review proceeding the Canadian International Trade...
View ArticlePress Statement on Commission Communication on safeguarding food security and...
The European Commission has published a Communication on safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems. Read our press statement here.
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